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The Early Word: Afrika Bambaataa at Dekalb Market
Legendary DJ to hit the tables at outdoor market on Sunday.
1. Attention fans of old-school summer jams: Your wait is over. Afrika Bambaata, the Amen Ra of Universal Hip Hop Culture Father of the Electro Funk Sounds, will spin at Rong Music Summer Block Party, capping a weekend of family fun, eclectic shopping and cool tunes. Dekalb Market, Flatbush Avenue Ext. at Willoughby Street. Sun., 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. $20.
2. of all ages features Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz with Hayes Greenfield. Albee Square, Dekalb Avenue at Fulton Street. 10 a.m. Free.
3. kicks off today with a Salsa Dance Party with DJ Henry Knowles and a gallery tour of The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. 7 p.m. Free.
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4. Jay-Z fans get these web addresses and phone number ready. Tickets for two extra show at soon-to-be-opened Barclays Center will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at Barclays Center's website, Ticketmaster or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
5. Alternate side parking rules are in effect.
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